Only 10 Percent of the Cases of Hypertension Are Linked

question 57

Multiple Choice

Only 10 percent of the cases of hypertension are linked to genetics. What accounts for the remaining 90 percent of cases?

• A) Bacteria in the blood
• B) Unknown causes
• C) Poor diet
• D) Lack of exercise

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Definitions:

Cross Elasticity

A measure of the responsiveness of demand for one product in relation to a price change in another, highlighting substitute or complementary relationships between products.

Demand

The desire to own anything, coupled with the power to obtain it.

Price Increase

A rise in the cost of goods and services, which can be caused by factors such as inflation, increased production costs, or higher demand.

Demand Curves

Graphs displaying the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers, typically downward sloping.